Gemma Atkinson has shown off her blossoming baby bump as she faced a struggle while preparing for her latest TV appearance. The radio and TV star was back on the small screen on Friday (April 21) as she appeared on Steph's Packed Lunch.
She was on the Channel 4 show with host Steph McGovern but while backstage, she filmed herself as she tried to get ready. But it appears her wardrobe isn't quite right at the moment as she prepares to welcome her second child with her Strictly Come Dancing star fiance Gorka Marquez.
"Hair and make up is done for Steph's show," Gemma said to her fans in a video posted to her Instagram Story. "I am just now at that stage of what do I wear when nothing fits, everything is swollen. Even my feet are swollen."
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Showing off her attire, she said: "I am obviously not going to wear this - this is what I travelled in," showing herself in the mirror wearing a black crop top and leggings which displayed her blooming bump. "but oh my gosh, look at this, look at this belly. I need to find an outfit," she said.
"I just want to be in dresses all day, in trainers, a baggy dress, no bra. I can't do that on telly but we'll find something." She then followed up the video with what she decided to wear. Again appearing in the mirror, the 38-year-old said: "I am playing it safe in the old t-shirt and blazer and these trousers.
"This t-shirt is tucked in at the minute but, after I've eaten, because I believe Simon Rimmer is making us food today, I can unbutton this and put it out." She added: "I feel it might rip if I do anything!" before ending her video looking a bit stuff and letting out an: "Oh f**k!"
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But Bury-born Gemma was flooded with compliments as she posted a look at her full outfit as she smiled inside the studio at Stpeh's Packed Lunch with her luscious blonde locks styled into curls. @p_mmahon1 said: "Blooming gorgeous!!" @cazsmyth69 wrote: "Beautiful Gemma great to see you back on Stephs packed lunch."
@morrisonshani commented: "You look great and it’s lovely to see you back Gemma." @isapobjoy replied: "You look beautiful @glouiseatkinson, love your hair." @channi_smyth shared: "You are so beautiful and an inspiration x." @emmma1969 typed: "Beautiful inside & out! @lolly120762 added: "Comfort comes first, Gemma, but you do look lovely."
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However, it wasn't long before Gemma had undergone a makeover. The former Emmerdale and Hollyoaks star looked unrecognisable as she transformed into Liam Gallagher. Posting a photo alongside Hits Radio co-host Mike Toolan as Oasis brother Noel, Gemma appeared to confirm it was part of the station's latest Cash for Kids campaign.
Alongside a second picture of herself giving a moody look towards the camera while holding up a peace sign, she said: "Dress like a popstar for our @cashforkidsmcr. Sorted. Top. Mad for it. As you were."
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